Using Social Connection to Reduce Prejudice

We are testing interventions to reduce intergroup anxiety and prejudice in medical settings and on college campuses. Our racism research agenda explores the tendency of individuals in positions of power and privilege to microaggress against others and how to reduce this tendency.

Social Connection Increases Life Expectancy

Researchers have found that loneliness and poor social connections increase your risk of death as much as excessive cigarette smoking, and more than excessive drinking, obesity, and being chronically exposed to air pollution.

Mission

Our mission is to maximize human growth and potential through research on social connection. We are committed to improving lives by impacting matters of public health significance. Our research explores how improved relationships and social connections may reduce racism and prejudice and improve physical and mental health.